A tentative agreement for BC residents

VANCOUVER, July 4, 2014 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Professional Association of Residents of British Columbia (PAR-BC) and the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC).

The tentative five-year deal addresses key issues raised by residents. Improvements include: a 5.5% increase over five years, workload during pregnancy provisions, changes to call stipends, professional expense benefit, and post call protections.

Specific details of the agreement will be available after the ratification vote by PAR-BC members, which is expected to conclude on August 6th 2014.

SOURCE Professional Association of Residents of British Columbia

For further information: Media Contacts: Bargaining Team, Professional Association of Residents of British Columbia, 604-876-7636